2 more sentenced in Philly human trafficking case

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man and woman from Philadelphia have been sentenced to prison for luring vulnerable victims into a scheme that left them working as virtual slaves.

KYW-AM reports (http://cbsloc.al/Yk647e) Tamara Rhoades was sentenced Monday to up to 40 years in prison. Steven Mills faces up to 32 years in prison

Rhoades and her husband, Michael, admitted luring two women from out of town to their North Philadelphia home for a sexual relationship, then held them captive through threats and violence for up to two years while stealing their money and ID, plus payroll, college aid, and Social Security checks.

Michael Rhoades was sentenced earlier to up to 30 years in prison.

Prosecutor Joseph McGlynn said the trio burned one 20-year-old victim, poured bleach on her face and set her on fire.